About Atlantic Blue Canvas

We are a curated needlepoint canvas shop offering canvas designs for stitchers of every level. Whether you're choosing your first canvas or adding to a collection you've been building for years, you'll find designs here that feel worth every stitch. We carry canvases across dozens of themes, sizes, and styles, from small ornaments and coasters to full-size pillows, belts, and statement wall pieces. Every canvas is selected for design quality, color clarity, and stitching appeal.

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  • 18 mesh: Essentials

    18 mesh: Essentials

  • 18 mesh: Petite Very Velvet

    18 mesh: Petite Very Velvet

  • 18 mesh: Silk Lame Braid

    18 mesh: Silk Lame Braid

  • 13 mesh: Milan Cards

    13 mesh: Milan Cards

  • 13 mesh: Milan Skeins

    13 mesh: Milan Skeins

  • 13 mesh: Silk & Ivory

    13 mesh: Silk & Ivory

  • 13 mesh: DMC Soft Cotton

    13 mesh: DMC Soft Cotton

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Why Stitchers Choose Atlantic Blue Canvas?

Needlepoint canvas quality matters. The mesh count, the paint application, the color accuracy,these details determine whether a canvas is a joy to stitch or a frustration. At Atlantic Blue Canvas, every design we sell meets our standards for stitch clarity and color fidelity, because we're stitchers ourselves and we know what makes a canvas worth the hours you'll invest in it. Our designers create canvases across many themes to bring you a collection that balances classic design sensibility with fresh, contemporary style. Whether you're drawn to traditional florals, graphic modern patterns, or whimsical holiday designs, the canvases in our shop are chosen for their ability to become finished pieces you'll be proud of for years.

  • Curated selection

    Every canvas design is selected for design quality and stitch appeal

  • Fast, careful shipping

    Orders ship within 4-7 business days, each canvas edges are bound with durable fabric

  • Stitcher-first service

    Questions about canvas size, thread choice, or project planning? Read our blogsto get answers to all your questions

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New to Needlepoint? Start Here

Needlepoint is more approachable than most people expect, especially when you start with a hand-painted canvas.

Here's what you need to get started:

1. A beginner-friendly canvas: small designs like coasters, or ornaments are ideal first projects
2. Matched fibers: the right threads for your canvas
3. A tapestry needle: blunt-tipped needle for working on canvas mesh

Not sure where to begin? Our beginner guide walks you through everything. 

Already a cross stitcher? Your skills transfer beautifully to needlepoint. Explore the differences and discover why so many stitchers make the leap. 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Needlepoint Canvas

What is a needlepoint canvas?

A needlepoint canvas is a stiff, open-weave mesh fabric designed specifically for needlepoint stitching. The mesh provides a grid structure that holds stitches evenly, and designs can be either hand-painted directly onto the canvas or followed from a separate chart. Canvas comes in different mesh counts (the number of threads per inch), with 13-mesh and 18-mesh being the most common.

What is the difference between a hand-painted needlepoint canvas and a printed canvas?

A hand-painted canvas has the design applied by hand directly onto the mesh, resulting in precise, vibrant color placement that's easy to follow while stitching. Printed canvases use a machine printing process that can sometimes bleed between mesh holes or lack the color crispness of hand-painted work. 

How do I choose the right needlepoint canvas for a beginner?

Start with a smaller project on a lower mesh count (13-mesh is a great beginner choice because the holes are larger and easier to see). Ornaments, coasters, and small decorative pieces are ideal first projects. Choose a hand-painted canvas so you can see exactly where each color goes without needing to count threads. Look for designs with larger color blocks rather than intricate fine detail.

What supplies do I need to start needlepoint?

You need a needlepoint canvas, fibers (wool, silk, or cotton thread matched to your canvas), a blunt tapestry needle in the correct size for your mesh count, and a pair of small embroidery scissors. 

How long does it take to complete a needlepoint canvas?

It depends on the canvas size and mesh count. A small ornament on 18-mesh might take 10-20 hours of stitching. A medium-sized project like an eyeglass case or small pillow might take 30-60 hours. Larger projects like full-size pillows or Christmas stockings can take 80-200+ hours. Many stitchers work on needlepoint as a meditative, ongoing hobby and enjoy the process over weeks or months.

Can I get a needlepoint canvas custom designed?

Atlantic Blue Canvas is a boutique painting house that provides professional needlepoint canvas painting for designers, shops, and brands. While we currently do not offer this service for individual canvases you can contact us for recommendations. 

What is needlepoint canvas finishing?

Finishing is the process of turning your completed stitched canvas into a final product - a pillow, ornament, belt, eyeglass case, or framed piece. Professional finishing involves blocking the canvas (straightening it after stitching can distort the mesh), constructing the final object, and adding any backing, trim, or hardware. Many stitchers send their completed canvases to a professional finisher for the best results.